Visit of Pakistani Delegation to NIGEB

On 26 July 2017, a delegation consisting of Dr. Fazal Abbas Maken, secretary of ministry of science and technology; Dr. Naweed Zaman, rector of National University of Science and Technology (NUST) and Prof. Raheel Qamar, rector of COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, visited the National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB). During the meeting held, the prerequisite for cooperation in different fields of biotechnology namely Medical, Environmental and Agricultural was discussed. Both sides declared their interest in scientific collaboration emphasizing scientist and student exchange through long and short-term fellowships as well as holding training workshops.

Following the meeting, the delegation accompanied by NIGEB officials visited the stem cells and agricultural biotechnology laboratories and the Mayazist Farayand Company of the Biotechnology Incubator.